Dear Midnapore Families,
Please view the important information below about upcoming events. Please note our special spirit day on Monday, March 18 as we celebrate St. Patrick's day with Green day.
March 21/22 School Conferences
This conference is an opportunity for parents/guardians, students and teachers to celebrate learning and plan next steps. Our March conferences will be student led and will allow parents/guardians to see the progression of their child’s work in core curriculum areas.
Parents can book appointments with teachers via their MyCBE accounts. At least one parent/legal guardian in every family must have an active account.
Please visit MyCBE to create your account if you have not already done so.
Access to book appointments with Teachers will be available from March 11, 2024, until March 23.
Conferences will be held in the classrooms, please arrive on time for your 30-minute student-led conference. If you need to make an alternate arrangement with your child's teacher, please email them directly. We look forward to celebrating Midnapore student's success.
Please note that our Students in Grades 5 and 6 will not need to book. We will do an open house format for these families as you will likely want to visit the 3 of your child’s teachers. The only time our teachers in Grades 5 and 6 won’t be available is between 5:00pm-5:30pm, Thursday evening. Please enjoy our book fair at this time.
Learning Commons News - Book Fair
We are excited to be hosting The Scholastics Book Fair during Parent Teacher Interviews, Thursday, March 21 – 3:30pm-7:30pm and Friday, March 22 8:00am to 12:00pm. Students will have an opportunity during the day to browse the book fair with their classes. Each book purchased goes towards resources for out for our school library and classrooms.
Book Fair Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are still needed in various positions to help with the book fair, especially for set up on Tuesday and Sales on Thursday (which is our busiest times). If you are able to assist with this please sign up!
2023 Child Tax Receipts Now Available
2023 Tax Receipts are now available in your MyCBE Account.
Are your children attending Midnapore School next year?
As we are beginning to plan for the next school year, we would like to know if you are planning to remain at Midnapore School. Accurate enrolment data helps us to plan effectively.
We want to remind parents that our current Grade 6 students will automatically be enrolled for Grade 7 at their designated school for August 2024. Our Students in Grade 4 for the Mandarin Program will also automatically be enrolled in our partner Panabaker school program. You do not need to do anything to register.
Please inform us as soon as possible if your child(ren) will NOT be attending Midnapore School in August 2024 by emailing Mrs. Stewart at chstewart@cbe.ab.ca
Please confirm the following information in your email
- Student Name(s)
- Current Classroom(s)
- New School
If you are transferring to a different CBE school, please complete the attached Student Transfer form and email Mrs. Stewart ASAP. If you are leaving the CBE school division, you do not need to complete the Student Transfer form.
Student Transfer Form
If your child(ren) is/are remaining at Midnapore School next year, you do not need to email Mrs. Stewart, thank you.
Kindergarten Registrations – Please check you School Engage Account
Thank you to our kindergarten families who have already registered for the 2024-2025 school year. Early registration allows us to thoughtfully plan forward for staffing. If you have registered for kindergarten, please check your School Engage account to see if additional information is required for registration purposes. We will process registrations when we have received all required information and documents.
Mandarin Update
This week, Mandarin Grade 3 students had an in-school field trip featuring Cubelets, robotic vehicles. During the field trip, students discovered the basic functions of the different Cubelet blocks, such as thinking, sensing, and acting. Students engaged in how to use brightness sensors, distance sensors, and wheel blocks to command the robot's functioning. In their groups, students further explored the Cubelets by completing challenges and experiments.
At the end, they built their own robots designed for specific purposes, such as motorcycles, fire trucks, and a vacuum machine capable of operating at night, and then presented them to the class. The Cubelets field trip not only provided students with a deeper understanding of robotics but also cultivated their teamwork, creativity, and presentation skills. We eagerly anticipate more exciting learning adventures ahead.
We extend our sincere thanks to the Midnapore Parent Council for sponsoring this activity, and to the parent volunteers for their invaluable support in making this enriching experience possible. Your dedication is greatly appreciated.
本周中英双语三年级同学参加Teacher’s Pet的科学活动，方块机器人。 活动中学生们透过不同魔方块的基本功能探索了编程的基本概念，比如思考、感知和行动。学生们学会了如何使用亮度传感器、距离传感器和轮块来指挥机器人的运行。设计了用于特定目的机器人，如摩托车、消防车和能够在夜间工作的吸尘器。这次的科学活动不仅使学生了解机器人运作，还培养了他们的团队合作、创造力和表达能力！
特别感谢学校家长委员会赞助本次活动费用，以及义工家长的参与，谢谢您们丰富孩子们的学习旅程！
Literacy Fact of the week
According to the Department of Education, the more students read or are read to for fun on their own time and at home, the higher their reading scores.
Key Dates
March 18 - Green Day- St. Patrick's Day
Mar 18/ 21 - Open Minds Stampede School- Mandarin Grade 4's
Mar. 21/22 - Parent/Teacher Conferences- Student Led
March 22 - Spring Break begins
April 2 - Classes Resume
April 3 - Open Minds Stampede School - Mandarin Grade 4's
April 5 - Fun snack Kernels - Grade 6 Camp fundraiser
April 8 - Fun lunch- Taco Time
April 19 - Fun snack - Kernels- Grade 6 Camp Fundraiser
April 25 - Fun lunch - Empanada Queen
Thank you,
Greg & Meagan